You should purchase travel insurance for your holiday on Norfolk Island.

Climate … is sub-tropical and comfortable all year round. During winter a jumper will often be required. Summer temperatures range from 21 to 30 degrees. Most rain (which totals 1,350 mm per annum) falls in the winter months, and mild sea breezes are the norm.  The chart below shows average temperature, rainfall and sunshine by month.

Language … English is the most common language. The Norfolk language (Norf’k), one of the world’s rarest, is also spoken. Go to our Go Digital page and download Norf’k language lessons from iTunes.

Electricity … is standard 3 pin plug, 240 volts, AC 50cycles.

Shopping hours … Shops are open each weekday (excluding public holidays) except on Wednesday afternoons when they close from 12:30pm.  Most shops open on Saturday mornings until 12:30pm and are then closed for the rest of the weekend.  A few open on Sunday mornings.

Arrivals and departures … You are met at the airport by tour company representatives.  On leaving please complete a survey on your holiday on Norfolk Island experience.

Public Transport … There is no public transport, although private taxi services are available (phone 53840). Tour companies provide transfers from the airport to accommodation houses, and hire cars are inexpensive.

Street lights … arent outside the town area, so bring a torch if you intend to walk at night.

Money … is Australian legal tender. Nearly all major credit cards are supported, as is Eftpos at most places. The Commonwealth Bank has an ATM.

Time …Often we are 1 hour ahead of Sydney or Brisbane unless daylight saving is present.

Customs … passports are no longer essential and it is fine to travel on a drivers licence similar to domestic travel. Many food types are not allowed so best check before bringing especially fresh or unpackaged foods. You will need to complete quarantine and immigration forms on the aircraft prior to your arrival.